Wig Cap

ABSTRACT

A wig cap. The wig cap includes an annular band including an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer. A crown portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. A mesh portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein that the first edge of the mesh portion is connected to the second edge of the crown portion, and the second edge of the mesh portion is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. The mesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and side areas of a wearer&#39;s head when worn thereon, and the crown portion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer&#39;s head when worn thereon. The wig cap protects the scalp and hair follicles from wigs and other head coverings.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/384,249 filed on Sep. 7, 2016. The above identified patentapplication is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety toprovide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to head coverings. More specifically, thepresent invention provides a wig cap that is configured to preventdamage to the scalp and hair follicles when the wig cap is wornunderneath a wig or other type of head covering.

Many individuals wear wigs, skull caps, or other types of headcoverings. Such head coverings are typically secured around the wearer'shead and scalp. These head coverings can cause friction betweenthemselves and the wearer's scalp. The friction can cause sweating,irritation, and may exacerbate dry skin or other skin conditions. Wigsin particular can include an inner lining that can cause itching andirritation when worn. Further, individuals experiencing hair loss maylose more hair due to the wig damaging the hair follicles. Some existinghead coverings also include solid material that does not allow airflowto the scalp. This can cause sweat buildup and lead to furtherirritation. In view of the above, it is desirable to provide a wig capthat includes a mesh portion for breathability and an interior surfacethat prevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles while providingcomfort to the wearer.

In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted thatthe present invention substantially diverges in design elements from theprior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the artfor an improvement to existing wig caps. In this regard the presentinvention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofwig caps now present in the prior art, the present invention provides awig cap wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience forthe user when protecting the scalp and hair follicles while wearing awig or other head covering. The wig cap includes an annular bandcomprising an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outerlayer. A crown portion includes a first edge and a second edge. Thefirst edge of the crown portion is connected to the upper edge of theannular band. A mesh includes a first edge connected to the second edgeof the crown portion and a second edge connected to the upper edge ofthe annular band. The mesh portion is configured to contact a rear areaand side areas of a wearer's head when worn thereon, and the crownportion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer's head whenworn thereon.

One object of the present invention is to provide a wig cap thatprevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wig cap thatincludes a mesh portion that permits airflow to the scalp.

Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will beparticularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and mannerin which it may be made and used may be better understood after a reviewof the following description, taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the wig cap being worn by anindividual according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the wig cap being worn by an individualaccording to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the wig cap according to oneembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like referencenumerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similarelements of the wig cap. For the purposes of presenting a brief andclear description of the present invention, the preferred embodimentwill be discussed as used for providing a comfortable wig cap thatprevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles. The figures areintended for representative purposes only and should not be consideredto be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view of awig cap being worn by an individual and a rear view of a wig cap beingworn by an individual, respectively. The wig cap 10 includes an annularband 12 having an upper edge 21, a lower edge 16, an inner layer, and anouter layer. The annular band 12 defines the shape of the wig cap 10 andis sized to fit around a wearer's head 101 such that the annular band 12is positioned above and behind the wearer's ears. In the shownembodiment, the lower edge 16 of the annular band 12 includes aplurality of ridges 31 extending downwardly therefrom. The plurality ofridges 31 allow sweat and moisture to be wicked away from the wearer'sscalp. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of ridges 31 are spacedequally from each other so that moisture will be evenly and uniformlyremoved from the scalp area.

A crown portion 11 is configured to be positioned over the crown area ofthe wearer's head 101 when the wig cap 10 is worn. The crown portion 11includes a first edge 17 that is connected to the upper edge 21 of theannular band 12. The crown portion 11 includes a solid fabric materialhaving no apertures or cutouts thereon. The crown portion 11 can be madefrom silk, satin, or any other material that is soft and has a lowcoefficient of friction. In the illustrated embodiment, a reinforcementband 15 is disposed on a second edge 27 of the crown portion 11. Thereinforcement band 15 provides additional structural support to the wigcap 10 and helps to prevent the wig cap 10 from being torn or otherwisedamaged. The reinforcement band 15 can be sewn onto the second edge 27of the crown portion 11 or may otherwise be attached via a fastener,such as hook and loop material.

The wig cap 10 includes a mesh portion 14 configured to be positionedabout a rear area and side areas of the wearer's head 101 when the wigcap 10 is worn. The mesh portion 14 includes a first edge 23 connectedto the second edge 27 of the crown portion 11 and a second edge 25connected to the upper edge 21 of the annular band 12. The mesh portion14 includes a plurality of apertures 24 in order to permit airflow tothe scalp. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of apertures 24 eachinclude a common diameter, which causes the airflow to all areas of thescalp to be consistent and uniform, thus allowing for homogenous coolingof the scalp.

Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a cross-sectional view of thewig cap. The annular band 12 includes an inner layer 22 that contactsthe wearer's scalp and an outer layer 32. The outer layer 32 includes anelastic material in order to effectively secure the wig cap 10 to thewearer's head. The inner layer 22 includes a material such as silk,satin, or any other suitable material that provides comfort to thewearer while preventing irritation to the scalp or hair follicles. Themesh portion 14 is connected to the annular band 12, and is furtherconnected to the crown portion 11. In the shown embodiment, the meshportion 14 is directly attached to the reinforcement band 15 of thecrown portion 11. In this way, the reinforcement band 15 improves theoverall structural strength of the wig cap 10 by providing a commonattachment point for the crown portion 11 and the mesh portion 14.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown anddescribed in what is considered to be the most practical and preferredembodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be madewithin the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications willoccur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the abovedescription then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensionalrelationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assemblyand use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in theart, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

I claim: 1) A wig cap, comprising: an annular band comprising an upperedge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer; a crown portioncomprising a first edge and a second edge, the first edge connected tothe upper edge of the annular band; a mesh portion comprising a firstedge and a second edge, the first edge of the mesh portion connected tothe second edge of the crown portion, the second edge of the meshportion connected to the upper edge of the annular band; wherein themesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and a side area of awearer's head when worn thereon; wherein the crown portion is configuredto contact a crown area of a wearer's head when worn thereon. 2) The wigcap of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcement strip disposed on thesecond edge of the crown portion. 3) The wig cap of claim 2, wherein themesh portion is attached to the reinforcement strip of the crownportion. 4) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the inner layer of theannular band is composed of silk. 5) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein theinner layer of the annular band is composed of satin. 6) The wig cap ofclaim 1, wherein the outer layer of the annular band includes an elasticmaterial. 7) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the mesh portion comprisesa plurality of apertures, wherein each of the plurality of aperturesincludes a common uniform diameter. 8) The wig cap of claim 1, whereinthe crown portion includes a solid surface. 9) The wig cap of claim 1,wherein the lower edge of the annular band includes a plurality ofridges extending downward therefrom. 10) The wig cap of claim 9, whereinthe plurality of ridges are spaced a uniform distance from each other.